After the great victory of Argentina over Italy last night in the Finalissima (3-0), Brazil played their first friendly match of their Asian-Pacific tour in South Korea. In great shape a few months before the World Cup in Qatar, the Auriverdes had to justify their number one status in the FIFA rankings before challenging Japan on June 6, then the Albiceleste in Australia five days later. Tite could even boast of having all his forces present since even Neymar, injured in training just hours before kick-off in Seoulwas well in the starting lineup alongside Richarlison, Lucas Paqueta and Raphinha.
There were some well-known heads at PSG as well like Marquinhos and Thiago Silva who formed the central hinge. It was the Chelsea player who stood out first, catapulting his head into the back of the net, before finally being flagged offside (2nd). The Seleção definitely started this meeting very strongly because the second breakthrough was the good one. Alex Sandro did a good job on the left before straightening his cross towards Fred, who saw his shot being completely deflected by Richarlison. Despite the attempt on target from the Mancunian, the Everton striker did launch his own (0-1, 6th). In the process, Raphinha grazed the bar with a powerful shot (8th).
A double for Neymar
Brazil did not weaken with no less than 5 shots including 3 on target during these first 20 minutes but still struggled to take cover. Korea meanwhile was hunkered down and could be dangerous on rare occasions like Captain Son (12th). She even managed to equalize with a very nice goal signed Hwang. Back to goal, the Bordelais wrapped around Thiago Silva to adjust Weverton with a cross shot (1-1, 31st). It was enough to revive Brazil. Undoubtedly upset by this not really deserved equalizer, the South Americans went back to the front. They even quickly regained the advantage thanks to an attractive end to the first period.
After a flight from Kim on a header from Richarlison (38th), Neymar converted a penalty following a foul on Alex Sandro (1-2, 40th), while Thiago Silva then found the bar (45th +1). The Brazilian dominance did not diminish after the return from the locker room. After a magnificent pass from outside signed Neymar, Paqueta came up against Kim (53rd). This only delayed the break, which Neymar was responsible for on a new penalty, almost at a standstill, of which he alone has the secret (1-3, 57th). This time Korea abdicated. Raphinha hit the post (75th), while Coutinho widened the gap on his first ball (1-4, 80th). Gabriel Jesus, another entrant, finished the job with a good finish (1-5, 90th +3). Brazil are still in good shape.
